At (2): muddy path for a few hundred metres.
From (4) to (5): please note that the route runs alongside a main road on the footpath.
At (8): a difficult ford since the footbridge shown on the base map has disappeared. To avoid it, turn right at (7) onto the small path leading to the residential area, Rue des Mésanges, then turn left at the first junction onto Rue des Chênes, and rejoin the route at (9).
From (10) to (11): the route follows a local road with no hard shoulder.
Walk in Famenne-Ardenne from Petit-Han
Located mainly in Famenne, on the border with the Ardennes, this circular route alternates between woodland and countryside, with a short section along the River Ourthe.
With very little elevation gain and plenty of hard-surfaced paths (cycle paths, local roads or access roads to residential estates), it presents no difficulty other than the odd slightly muddy footpath or forest track.
Lovely views over the northern part of the Famenne and the Ourthe valley between the residential area of Plain de Holset (Monteuville) and Melreux.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.95 mi -
Average duration: 5h 25 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 397 ft -
Descent: - 410 ft -
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Highest point: 801 ft -
Lowest point: 535 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Durbuy -
Start/End: N 50.330893° / E 5.442219° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 627 ft - Petit-Han Primary School
- 1 : mi 0.8 - alt. 636 ft - After the ponds – continue straight on
- 2 : mi 1.37 - alt. 696 ft - Muddy path ahead
- 3 : mi 2.71 - alt. 548 ft - The Ourthe, footbridge
- 4 : mi 4.44 - alt. 574 ft - /!\ /!\ /!\ N898 - pedestrian verge
- 5 : mi 4.75 - alt. 561 ft - The Ourthe, the Melreux bridge
- 6 : mi 4.99 - alt. 574 ft - Melreux-Hotton station
- 7 : mi 6.25 - alt. 633 ft - Turn right to avoid the ford
- 8 : mi 6.36 - alt. 614 ft - Difficult ford
- 9 : mi 6.47 - alt. 610 ft - End of diversion
- 10 : mi 7.03 - alt. 659 ft - Local road to Biron
- 11 : mi 8.03 - alt. 686 ft - Saint-Pierre Church in Biron
- 12 : mi 8.34 - alt. 719 ft - Forest track (almost) to the finish
- S/E : mi 10.95 - alt. 627 ft - Petit-Han Primary School
Notes
Worth a visit
Durbuy & Hotton
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+492 ft
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+243 ft
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+833 ft
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+699 ft
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Hotton, a typical village in La Famenne
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9.38 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,033 ft
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